Swimmer's Daily

  • The $61.9 aquatic recreation park would be built at the current Lewis Soccer Complex. However, there are concerns over the overall costs and location of the park.

  • A woman whose £2,000 prosthetic leg was swept out to sea has said she is “over the moon” after it was found washed up on a beach 10 months later in the UK.

    Brenda Ogden, 69, lost the custom-made titanium blade in the North Sea while posing for a photo during a swim in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, last April.

    The leg was discovered 12 miles away near Atwick, Hornsea, by fossil hunter Elizabeth Forbes, 38, who later identified it through a local Facebook group.

    Brenda, who had only owned the prosthetic for a week after waiting more than a year for it, said finding it felt like getting a part of her life back and she now hopes to return to swimming.

  • Episode 6 – Swim4TheOcean – “I’m Not On the Menu”

  • As the world’s gaze is fixed on Italy for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which officially opened on February 6, another kind of winter challenge is taking place in the frozen lakes of Finland. While elite athletes compete across four major zones in Italy, winter swimmers in Helsinki are breaking the ice to plunge into frigid waters, testing the limits of human endurance.

    For enthusiasts, Sanna Mansikkamäki and Matteus Degerman from Finland, ice swimming is about more than just brings physical health – it is a source of profound self-confidence. Mansikkamäki has been swimming here for nearly 30 years and has gained much from the practice. “The most important thing about ice swimming is the connection between nature, your mind, and your body,” she says. “I sleep much better. I actually can sleep like 10 to 13 hours easily, with no waking up at all.” Six years ago, Degerman started winter swimming after a New Year’s walk with his wife, who joked, “It looks as stupid as something that you would do.” Now, as more people take up the activity, the once-quiet pier has drawn a growing crowd of winter swimmers. Lots of people are getting more involved with nature as well.

  • A horse was rescued and is doing well after wandering out of her pasture and falling into an icy swimming pool in Ohio.

  • Great coaching starts with the environment you create.
    In this Coaching Essentials clip, Bob Bowman shares two principles that have shaped his approach to leadership and athlete development throughout his career. These takeaways provide a practical framework for building athlete ownership, strengthening team culture, and supporting long-term development.

  • From 8x Olympic medalist to world record holder, Regan Smith has held many titles over the years, but this is her story beyond the headlines.

    Watch as Regan opens up about her swimming journey, the pressure of expectations, rivalries, and her mental health along the way. As she looks ahead to the LA 2028 Olympics, this documentary captures the resilience of one of the fastest swimmers in history.

  • Join Triple Olympic Champion and 14x World Record Holder Adam Peaty on his daily routine as he prepares for a busy year of swimming, targeting the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Find out what it takes to become the best in the world.

  • In memory of ASCA Hall of Fame Coach, Don Swartz. Don emphasized the significance of swimming coaches, comparing their impact to that of medical professionals and teachers. Highlighting the personal and professional growth of athletes, he recounted influential coaches like Bob Owsley, and Phil Hansel, who shaped his career. The discussion included the evolution of swimming, the importance of process over results, and the role of coaches in shaping athletes’ lives. The speaker also shared insights from coaches like Dana Kirk, Dave Crodiak, and Craig Carson, who noted changes in coaching, athlete fitness, and the impact of social media. The session concluded with a call to embrace charisma and humility in coaching.